Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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 FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP2 was announced 12 months earlier than the S3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP2 matches up vs the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic S3
FP2 | S3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FP2
S3 | FP2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S3
FP2 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 vs the S3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and S3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.33 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $80 | $110 |