Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A65

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A65, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was unveiled 22 months prior to the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP3 grades vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has got physical 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) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 vs the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and A65.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will render greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.