Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was revealed 5 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP3 matches up against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 vs the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and A77 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP3 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 II will give you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.