Canon A480 vs Panasonic FP3

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A480 and Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and FP3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 11 months earlier than the FP3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A480 grades against the FP3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A480 versus the FP3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and FP3 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.