Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FP8

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 11 years after the FP8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G100 scores against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G100 against the FP8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FP8 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.