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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 12 months before the PL170 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FP3 grades versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung PL170

 FP3 PL170 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Panasonic FP3

 PL170 FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung PL170

 FP3 PL170 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 and the PL170.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and PL170.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
60
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography information
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL170 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung PL170
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung PL170
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $182 $175