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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was announced 7 months before the GF3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP7 matches up against the GF3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GF3

 FP7 GF3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FP7

 GF3 FP7 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF3

 FP7 GF3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 vs the GF3.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and GF3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP7 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography information
Panasonic GF3 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (147 grams)
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography advice
63
great battery pack (240 shots)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging information
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (147g)
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 264 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 240 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $227 $360