Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 3D1 was announced 11 months later than the FP5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 3D1 grades vs the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FP5
3D1 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic 3D1
FP5 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP5
3D1 | FP5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 compared to the FP5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FP5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 3D1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
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 distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $670 | $199 |