Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S950

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 11 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP3 scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FP3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.