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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed about the same time to the FP3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP1 scores versus the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FP3

 FP1 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FP1

 FP3 FP1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FP3

 FP1 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 compared to the FP3.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FP3 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and FP3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151g)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FP3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $153 $182