Canon 30D vs Panasonic FP3

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon 30D versus Panasonic FP3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 30D was revealed 4 years earlier than the FP3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 30D scores versus the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D features exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 30D compared to the FP3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and FP3 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and FP3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 30D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.