Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FP8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was introduced 19 months after the FP8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-1 scores vs the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the FP8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and FP8 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and FP8.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP8 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XZ-1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.