Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7R III

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A7R III, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was revealed 9 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the A7R III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 features outer 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) whilst the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the A7R III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and A7R III.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP8 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R III will render greater detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor technology.