Panasonic FP8 vs Sony G3

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 7 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 grades versus the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 against the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and G3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FP8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.