Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 18 months prior to the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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 FP2 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 versus the ZS8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.