Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP2

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 2 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH8 scores against the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH8 against the FP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FP2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FH8 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.