Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GH3

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was announced 4 years earlier than the GH3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 matches up vs the GH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outside dimensions 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 GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 compared to the GH3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and GH3 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and GH3.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP8 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH3 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.