Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GF1

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic GF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very close but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FP3 was launched 3 months after the GF1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP3 scores versus the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 compared to the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and GF1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FP3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.