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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 6 months prior to the T99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP3 scores against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony T99

 FP3 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP3

 T99 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony T99

 FP3 T99 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external measurements 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 T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FP3 against the T99.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and T99.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony T99
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony T99
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony T99
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $182 $179