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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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alaScore 87

87 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and price. The portability and performance are also appreciated, but the flash and shutter get critical reviews. Comments are divided on the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the lens and performance are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the shutter.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Comments about the lens and reliability are on the whole positive. The size and performance also get good reviews, but there are some less positive opinions about the flash and usability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 camera

 

The new 14.1-megapixel effective resolution Lumix DMC-FP3 compact sports a similar flat fronted design to the FP8 we reviewed last year. But unlike that model the FP3 now features a protective sliding lens cover which shelters both a folded 4x optical...

User-friendly set-up and operational menus, fast and responsive, for the most part a reliable snapper with robust mainly metal construction and 4x optical zoom range makes the price tag appear very good value

Optical zoom disabled when shooting video, not Full HD movies, positioning of lens means that finger tips can creep into shot, noise visible at ISO 400 and above

And yet, with Panasonic suggesting a sales price of £179 at the time of writing, and given that for the relatively modest outlay you're getting a solidly built camera that marries 14 megapixels to a 4x optical zoom within a body depth of just 18.6mm,...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Tim Smalley (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 review

 

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FP3 is packed with features, but the clunky interface and poor image quality make this a disappointing compact camera.

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

Svelte snapshot with folded optics and touch screen

The touch screen makes for slightly fussy operation, though it's responsive and image results are consistent. The build and price provide excellent value

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (talktalk.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

Touch-screen and 14 megapixels, all for under £200 Anyone looking for a camera to take on holiday will appreciate the fact that Panasonic has managed to combine a 14-megapixel camera that ...

Mar, 2010
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Panasonic DMC FP3

 

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 review

 

The premise of Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FP3 is sound: a slim, attractive camera that's fast, easy to use, and has a touch-screen interface for an extra cool factor. Basically it's what you'd want in your other pocket--the one that doesn't have your camera...

Small and lightweight; fast startup; simple operation.

Slow touch-screen interface; mediocre features and photos for price.

A basic ultracompact point-and-shoot with a touch screen, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 can outshoot the average camera phone.

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

As long as you avoid high ISO levels and don't expect a true touchscreen experience, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 is a decent compact camera.

Optical image stabilisation ; Good HD video quality

No wide-angle lens ; Confusing combination of physical buttons and touchscreen ; Too many megapixels for the lens to resolve

As long as you avoid high ISO levels and don't expect a true touchscreen experience, the Panasonic Lumix FP3 is a decent compact camera.

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 is an ultra-slim pocket camera featuring a 4x optical zoom lens with a folded optics design. The 14 megapixel FP3 has a sliding cover that protects the lens and also serves as the power switch, while the 3 inch touch-screen...

So do the features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 collectively stack up to offer yet another candidate for the casual photographer's perfect travel companion? The inclusion of HD video (but not HDMI connectivity) alongside the whopping stills...

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

Touchscreen, slim design, very good in low-light conditions

Unable to zoom on video recording, poor sound quality on video recording

Oct, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3

 

Easy to use, good quality and for an average photographer it does everything you want. The price is about right for this type of camera

The touch screen could be improved as it is rather slow to react and a little confusing.

May, 2011
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