Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic GX850

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was brought out 8 years before the GX850 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP3 scores versus the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys outside measurements 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 against the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and GX850.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.