Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FS15
FP3 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP3
FS15 | FP3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FS15
FP3 | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |