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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP3 scores versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W830

 FP3 W830 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FP3

 W830 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W830

 FP3 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has outside dimensions 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 versus the W830.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W830 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
60
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony W830
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Sony W830
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $182 $128