Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Refreshed by Sony a5100

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The FP3 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP3 scores against the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony a5000
FP3 | a5000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Panasonic FP3
a5000 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony a5000
FP3 | a5000 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got external 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) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and a5000.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $182 | $448 |