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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FP3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The S1R was released 9 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1R scores against the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FP3

 S1R FP3 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2010Newer by 111 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic S1R

 FP3 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP3

 S1R FP3 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1R vs the FP3.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and FP3 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
60
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,020g)
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (155 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch cost $3,698 $182