Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A33

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony A33, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FP3 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was introduced 7 months earlier than the A33 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP3 matches up against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 vs the A33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and A33.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FP3 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.