Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was introduced 6 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up versus the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has outside 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) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 vs the GX8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and GX8.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.