Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP3 scores vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 compared to the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and QX100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.