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Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Nikon D1
(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
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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Panasonic FP3

 D1 FP3 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Nikon D1

 FP3 D1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2000More recent by 110 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Panasonic FP3

 D1 FP3 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1 and FP3 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
40
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
28
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
offers focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
42
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Nikon D1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Panasonic FP3
 Nikon D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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