Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GF8

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very well matched but the FP5 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was brought out 6 years prior to the GF8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP5 matches up vs the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 versus the GF8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and GF8.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.