Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 8 months after the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 matches up against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FP3 versus the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and HZ10W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FP3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.