Panasonic FP3 with Sony W570 Comparison

Panasonic FP3 and Sony W570 Main Features

  • January, 2010
  • January, 2011
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 35-140 mm (4x) F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 25-125 mm (5x) F2.6-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 99 x 59 x 19 mm, 155g.
  • 91 x 52 x 19 mm, 116g.
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Panasonic FP3 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
30
Value for money score
52
Portability score
98
Overall score
34

Sony W570 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
29
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Panasonic FP3 was released in 2010, and Sony W570 in 2011. Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-FP3 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-FP3 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-W570. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Panasonic FP3 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-FP3 Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Lumix DMC-FP3 Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Announced January, 2010 January, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.90 3.70
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NP-BN1
Physical
Weight 155 g 116 g
Physical Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19 mm 91 x 52 x 19 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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