Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the XS1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP3 matches up vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 offers exterior 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 XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 and the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and XS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.