Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 3 years after the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F5 grades versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 vs the FP8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FP8.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.