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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic G10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty close but the FP3 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was introduced 7 months prior to the G10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP3 scores vs the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic G10

 FP3 G10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FP3

 G10 FP3 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic G10

 FP3 G10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic G10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 and the G10.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and G10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP3 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FP3 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Panasonic G10 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G10 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography details
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G10 Vlogging advice
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
23
has face detection focus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-08-09
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 388 gr (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $182 $550