Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma fp

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH3 versus Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The FH3 was announced 10 years before the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH3 grades vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH3 vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and fp.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will produce greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.