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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is fairly close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was released 19 months before the GF3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP1 matches up against the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic GF3

 FP1 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FP1

 GF3 FP1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF3

 FP1 GF3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 vs the GF3.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and GF3.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FP1 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has focus via touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 264 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $153 $360