Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP1 was launched 8 years prior to the FZ80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP1 matches up against the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 against the FZ80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and FZ80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.