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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic S3

 FP2 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FP2

 S3 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S3

 FP2 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Panasonic S3 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Panasonic S3 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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