Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP3 was launched 6 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP3 scores against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony WX1
| FP3 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FP3
| WX1 | FP3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX1
| FP3 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 compared to the WX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and WX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $182 | $149 |