Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2010
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- New Model is Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP3 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP3 matches up versus the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic ZS100
FP3 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FP3
ZS100 | FP3 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS100
FP3 | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 features 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) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 and the ZS100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ZS100.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 312g (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $182 | $700 |