Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A6500

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A6500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was introduced 7 years earlier than the A6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP3 grades vs the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP3 vs the A6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and A6500 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6500 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.