Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was announced 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 and the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and RX1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will result in greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.