Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the NEX-C3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP5 scores versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.