Clicky

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100T
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 3 years after the FP3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm X100S FP3 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm X100S

 FP3 Fujifilm X100S 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm X100S FP3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the FP3.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and FP3 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and FP3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100S will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography features
Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
60
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
63
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Fujifilm X100S vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Panasonic FP3
 Fujifilm X100SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X100S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-29 2010-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 445 gr (0.98 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 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 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $182