Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma fp L

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH3 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH3 was launched 12 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH3 matches up versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH3 and the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and fp L.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will show more detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.