Panasonic FP1 vs Sony G3

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP1 and Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP1 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 offers 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) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 and the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FP1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.