Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF3

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was revealed 19 months before the GF3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and GF3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP2 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.