Panasonic FP3 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was released 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP3 matches up against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 vs the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.