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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ35, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 6 months earlier than the FZ35 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP3 grades versus the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FP3 FZ35 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FP3

 FZ35 FP3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ35

 FP3 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the FZ35.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and FZ35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FP3 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (155 grams)
26
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-07-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $182 $999