Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic GX8

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP5 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was launched 5 years before the GX8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 matches up vs the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 against the GX8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and GX8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.