Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A6300

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A6300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FP3 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A6300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP3 matches up against the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 compared to the A6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and A6300 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6300 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.