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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic G3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was released 23 months earlier than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP8 grades versus the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic G3

 FP8 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FP8

 G3 FP8 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic G3

 FP8 G3 

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the G3.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G3 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Panasonic G3 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G3 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
62
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G3 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-27 2011-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 336g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $500