Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GM1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was introduced 5 years prior to the GM1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP3 grades versus the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys physical 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 GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 compared to the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and GM1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and GM1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.