Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 scores against the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W320
| FP3 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FP3
| W320 | FP3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W320
| FP3 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 versus the W320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and W320.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (155g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
includes touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Sony W320
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $182 | $269 |
