Panasonic FP2 vs Sony G3

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 13 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides external 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) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP2 and the G3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and G3.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FP2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.