Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A7 III

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A7 III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was launched 9 years prior to the A7 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP3 grades against the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 and the A7 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A7 III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.