Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was launched 5 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP3 matches up against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 compared to the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.