Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7S III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 10 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP5 grades against the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 compared to the A7S III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and A7S III is 95 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and A7S III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FP5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.