Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP3 was launched 18 months earlier than the W550 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W550
| FP3 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Panasonic FP3
| W550 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W550
| FP3 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 vs the W550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W550.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony W550
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Sony W550 Landscape photography features
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
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touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (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, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Price at release | $182 | $119 |