Panasonic FP8 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP8 scores vs the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got external 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) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP8 and the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.