Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic FZ150

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 3 years prior to the FZ150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP3 scores against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 vs the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and FZ150.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.