Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP3 scores against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has physical 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.