Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP2 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was announced 19 months before the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.