Panasonic GH3 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GH3 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH3 was unveiled 9 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GH3 grades versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 provides exterior 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) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GH3 vs the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and fp L.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.