Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A35
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP3 was introduced 7 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP3 matches up against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony A33
| FP3 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Panasonic FP3
| A33 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony A33
| FP3 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the A33.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and A33.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FP3 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 500g (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $182 | $230 |