Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FP5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was announced 11 months later than the FP5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 3D1 grades vs the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FP5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 3D1 compared to the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and FP5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 3D1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.