Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 was introduced in January 2010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 was introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic FP3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 124 mm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.6 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3.

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Casio EX-FS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.10 MP

      Canon A3300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Casio EX-Z29
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.10 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony WX9
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic FS12
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 31 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) vs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 50 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      Panasonic FS15
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB50 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 can shoot continuously up to 4.6 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and 6.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and give them scores of 54 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      71
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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