Panasonic FP3 vs Sony G3

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony G3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP3 grades versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical 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) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.