FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FP2

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and FP2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z800EXR was introduced 7 months later than the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z800EXR matches up versus the FP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z800EXR vs the FP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and FP2.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z800EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.