Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3
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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic S3
FP1 | S3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FP1
S3 | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic S3
FP1 | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic S3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |