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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9800 versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 5 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm S9800 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm S9800

 FP3 Fujifilm S9800 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm S9800 FP3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the FP3.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and FP3 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FP3
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $182