Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic LX5

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor size.

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The FP3 was brought out 23 months earlier than the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP3 grades vs the LX5 when it comes to 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-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 compared to the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FP3 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.