Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was brought out 6 months before the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP3 scores versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FX700
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FP3
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FX700
FP3 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. 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 FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP3 and the FX700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FX700.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 176g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $182 | $399 |