Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FT3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-FT3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 197 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FT325 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS85- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Lumix DMC-FT3 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FT3MetricLumix DMC-LS85
12.1 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
197 gWeight128 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FT3 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LS85 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FT3 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FT3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS85
Released in 2009, Lumix DMC-LS85 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.