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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FX700

 FP3 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FP3

 FX700 FP3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FX700

 FP3 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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