Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP8

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FP8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was unveiled 11 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 grades against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 against the FP8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FP8 is 62 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and FP8.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will produce more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an edge in sensor tech.