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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic S3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 12 months before the S3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP1 scores vs the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic S3

 FP1 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FP1

 S3 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic S3

 FP1 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 vs the S3.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and S3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Panasonic S3
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Panasonic S3 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to 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 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $153 $110