Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP3 was released 6 months prior to the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP3 matches up versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FZ100
| FP3 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FP3
| FZ100 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ100
| FP3 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 vs the FZ100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and FZ100.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $182 | $500 |