Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A7R III

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was revealed 8 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP2 matches up against the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides exterior 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 Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 vs the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and A7R III.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.