Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LX3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was announced 2 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP5 grades versus the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 compared to the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and LX3.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP5 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FP5 should have an edge in sensor tech.