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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 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 FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 12 months later than the FS15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP3 matches up versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FS15

 FP3 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP3

 FS15 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS15

 FP3 FS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the FS15.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FP3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $182 $180