Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W650

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP3 matches up vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 offers outside dimensions 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 W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 compared to the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.