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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A65
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was launched 6 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony A68

 FP3 A68 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Panasonic FP3

 A68 FP3 
LaunchedNovember 2015January 2010More modern by 71 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony A68

 FP3 A68 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer measurements 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 versus the A68.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A68.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Sony A68 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
60
features touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (510 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (510 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Sony A68
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony A68
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony SLT-A68
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2015-11-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 610 grams (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $182 $581