Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was released 18 months before the G3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP2 vs the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and G3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G3 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.