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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 6 months later than the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP2 grades versus the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FP8

 FP2 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FP2

 FP8 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP8

 FP2 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 vs the FP8.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and FP8.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (151g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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