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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced at a similar time to the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP3 scores against the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony S2100

 FP3 S2100 
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FP3

 S2100 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony S2100

 FP3 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 and the S2100.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (155g)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony S2100
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony S2100
60
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $182 $0