Canon 4000D vs Panasonic FP3

Let's look more closely at the Canon 4000D and Panasonic FP3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and FP3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The 4000D was introduced 8 years after the FP3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 4000D scores vs the FP3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are available at Canon 4000D Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 4000D compared to the FP3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and FP3 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and FP3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 4000D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 4000D will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern 4000D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.