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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 23 months after the FP2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 3D1 matches up vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FP2

 3D1 FP2 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FP2 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP2

 3D1 FP2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 against the FP2.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FP2.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 3D1 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-11-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $670 $80