Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony WX10
| FP3 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FP3
| WX10 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX10
| FP3 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony 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 |
