Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was released 4 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP3 grades versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 and the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.