Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the GX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP3 matches up against the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside 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) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and GX1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and GX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX1 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.