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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 12 months prior to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FP7

 FP3 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FP3

 FP7 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP7

 FP3 FP7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the FP7.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FP7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
60
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $182 $227