Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic G3

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was launched 18 months before the G3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP1 matches up versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 and the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and G3.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G3 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.