Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3
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Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Revealed November 2000
- Replacement is Nikon D1X
(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
Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D1 versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and FP3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe D1 was introduced 10 years earlier than the FP3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D1 grades against the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D1 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Panasonic FP3
D1 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon D1
FP3 | D1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | November 2000 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper display (+100k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D1 and Panasonic FP3
D1 | FP3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1 has got exterior measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D1 versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D1 vs the FP3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1 and FP3 is 51 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1 and FP3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will resolve greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Nikon D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2000-11-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 130 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $5,130 | $182 |