Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 18 months prior to the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP1 grades against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP1 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 and the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS8 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.