Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX7

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was released 4 years before the GX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP3 grades vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 vs the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and GX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX7 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.