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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 5 years before the HX400V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP3 scores versus the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony HX400V

 FP3 HX400V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FP3

 HX400V FP3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX400V

 FP3 HX400V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 compared to the HX400V.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
60
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (155g)
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $182 $448