Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Introduced July 2013

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP3 was introduced 4 years before the FZ70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP3 scores vs the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FZ70
FP3 | FZ70 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FP3
FZ70 | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic FZ70
FP3 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 and the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and FZ70.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 13.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 606 grams (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $182 | $300 |