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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony NEX-6

 FP3 NEX-6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic FP3

 NEX-6 FP3 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-6

 FP3 NEX-6 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features 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 Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 compared to the NEX-6.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (345g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
66
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
60
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
75
lighter than others (345 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
32
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (345 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $182 $365