Panasonic also released two series of 7 new models in CES Expo this year, though they are not hot as Sony’s four series of 12 models, it is still showed that Panasonic is pay more attension on innovation.

FP1, FP2, FP3 these three models, looked so brother cameras even if compared with each other as a series machine. Besicdes same shape, the inner parameters does not make much difference. For sensors, these three models use the same 1/2.33 “Type CCD. For effective pixel, FP1 is 12.1 million, FP2, FP3 are 14.1 million. Largest image size, FP1 for the 4000 x 3000 (12M), FP2, FP3 are 4320 x 3240 (14M). For the screen side surface, FP1, FP2 using the 2.7-inch screen, FP3 using the 3.0-inch screen touch screen. 3-inch screen is still popuplar in digital camera market nowadays.

For the performance of Panasonic DMC-FP3 Cameras, the three models have inherited the former characteristics, such as support optical image stabilization, the maximum ISO1600 (High Sensitivity mode, up to 6400), etc., machine design is thinner and lighter than FP8, body size is 98.6 x 58.9 x 18.6mm. It should be said that these three models support HD video is really a big bright spot. But for the effect of actual use, we should wait for the testing after they release. Currently, Panasonic has not released the three machine listing date and price, but obviously, Panasonic DMC-FP3 Camera will be hot in 2010 according to their configurations.

Panasonic DMC-FP3 Camera Specification
Model: DMC-FP3
Effective Pixels: 14.1 million pixels
Focal length (equivalent to 35mm) :35-140mm
Anti-Shake Function: Optical Image Stabilizer
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80,100,200,400,800,1600, high-sensitivity mode :1600-6400
Macro: (Tele) 50cm-infinity, 10cm
LCD screen size: 3.0 inches

Comment: Panasonic DMC-FP3 Camera, has inherited the anti-shake, 1600 ISO and other features of FP8, and it’s fuselage design is much thaner than FP8 (only 98.6 x 58.9 x 18.6mm), and also support HD video record. Obviously, FP3 will alse as popular as FP8 in the near future.