Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF3

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FP8 was released 24 months before the GF3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP8 matches up vs the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 versus the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and GF3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The FP8 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.