Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was unveiled 9 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP3 scores versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 features physical 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 RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 vs the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.