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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP3 scores vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony QX100

 FP3 QX100 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FP3

 QX100 FP3 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2010More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony QX100

 FP3 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features external measurements 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 compared to the QX100.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and QX100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX100 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Sony QX100 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony QX100
60
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony QX100 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual mode
no RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
Sony QX100 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
38
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $182 $268