Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A450

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was revealed at a similar time to the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP3 scores vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has outer 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 Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and A450.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FP3 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.