Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony NEX-C3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was brought out 19 months before the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP3 scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.