Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax Q
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36 Features
25 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax Q 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Updated by Pentax Q10
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Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax Q, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FP3 was manufactured 17 months prior to the Q making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax Q
| FP3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic FP3
| Q | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax Q
| FP3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with physical measurements 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 Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the Q.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and Q.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Pentax Q |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $182 | $695 |