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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced very close to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP3 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W370

 FP3 W370 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FP3

 W370 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W370

 FP3 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP3 against the W370.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and W370.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony W370
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony W370
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony W370
60
includes focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (155 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $182 $230