Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 6 months earlier than the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP5 grades versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 versus the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.