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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony HX300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FP3 grades against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony HX300

 FP3 HX300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic FP3

 HX300 FP3 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX300

 FP3 HX300 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the HX300.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony HX300
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony HX300
60
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (623g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (623g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $182 $339