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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 4 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP3 scores vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony QX10

 FP3 QX10 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FP3

 QX10 FP3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony QX10

 FP3 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 and the QX10.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and QX10.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony QX10 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (105g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
60
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $182 $250