Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS7

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was released 12 months after the FS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP3 grades vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 provides outer measurements 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 FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 vs the FS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and FS7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FP3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.