Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A68, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP3 was launched 6 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer measurements 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 versus the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and A68.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.