Panasonic FP3 vs Sony WX1

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The FP3 was launched 6 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP3 scores against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP3 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 compared to the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.