Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A57

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A57, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was launched 3 years before the A57 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP3 grades against the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 features physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 vs the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A57.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A57 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.