Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A7R III

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A7R III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was launched 8 years before the A7R III and that is quite a large 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 Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP3 scores vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 and the A7R III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and A7R III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.