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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was brought out 2 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades vs the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FP8

 3D1 FP8 
ReleasedNovember 2011July 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic 3D1

 FP8 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP8

 3D1 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external 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) and the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 vs the FP8.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FP8.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer 3D1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
59
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-11-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
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") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $670 $300