Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 compared to the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.