Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP3 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP3 grades versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony WX30
| FP3 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FP3
| WX30 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX30
| FP3 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 vs the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and WX30.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $182 | $259 |