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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP3 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony S930

 FP3 S930 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FP3

 S930 FP3 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony S930

 FP3 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 vs the S930.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and S930.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FP3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony S930
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
60
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $182 $219