Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma fp L

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The GF3 was released 10 years before the fp L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF3 scores vs the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 against the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp L will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.