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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 6 months later than the FP8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP3 matches up versus the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FP8

 FP3 FP8 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FP3

 FP8 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP8

 FP3 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 comes with exterior 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) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 versus the FP8.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and FP8.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
60
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $182 $300