Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G3

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP7 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was launched 6 months before the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP7 scores against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP7 compared to the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and G3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The FP7 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.