Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS42

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was released 9 months later than the FS42 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP3 grades against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 vs the FS42.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and FS42.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.