Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX100V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP3 was brought out 21 months prior to the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP3 scores versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 compared to the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and HX100V.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.