Canon M200 vs Panasonic FP8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M200 and Panasonic FP8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and FP8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was released 10 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M200 scores vs the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M200 and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M200 compared to the FP8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and FP8 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and FP8.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M200 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher M200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.