Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FX78

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 12 months prior to the FX78 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 scores vs the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 versus the FX78.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.