Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP1 was launched 19 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP1 scores versus the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony NEX-C3
FP1 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FP1
NEX-C3 | FP1 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony NEX-C3
FP1 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP1 versus the NEX-C3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $153 | $343 |