Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP3 grades against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 compared to the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.