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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 5 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 matches up versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W810

 FP3 W810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FP3

 W810 FP3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W810

 FP3 W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 vs the W810.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and W810.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W810 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony W810
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
32
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $182 $100