Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP3

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 10 years later than the FP3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G100 matches up versus the FP3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G100 vs the FP3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FP3 is 81 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FP3.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.