Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GX8

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FP2 was launched 6 years prior to the GX8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP2 matches up versus the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 compared to the GX8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and GX8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.