Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was announced 24 months earlier than the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP3 grades against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP3 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 and the SZ7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and SZ7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.