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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FP2 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS8 FP2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS8

 FP2 ZS8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
56
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (210g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $275