Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
33
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
33
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony T99
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FP3
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony T99
| FP3 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony T99
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
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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Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
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)
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Sony T99 Travel photography information
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)
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 photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony T99
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
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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Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony T99 Vlogging information
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)
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
Photography Glossary
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony 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 |