Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Announced August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP3 was brought out 3 years before the NEX-F3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP3 matches up against the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony NEX-F3
| FP3 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FP3
| NEX-F3 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-F3
| FP3 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP3 compared to the NEX-F3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and NEX-F3.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-16 |
| 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 314 grams (0.69 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $182 | $470 |