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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony WX10

 FP3 WX10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FP3

 WX10 FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX10

 FP3 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 against the WX10.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and WX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
60
features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (155g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $182 $200