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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 7 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony G3

 FP8 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FP8

 G3 FP8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony G3

 FP8 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 against the G3.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and G3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
Sony G3 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Sony G3
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (151 grams)
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-27 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $200