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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
Panasonic FZ100
(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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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

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").

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ100

 FP3 FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display sizing3"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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (155g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
60
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography information
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (155g)
64
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic 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