Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP8

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 2 years after the FP8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 grades vs the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 versus the FP8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.