Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FP3 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP3 scores vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony NEX-5T
| FP3 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic FP3
| NEX-5T | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 44 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-5T
| FP3 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 vs the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $182 | $400 |