Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP8 was brought out 7 months after the FS15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP8 matches up versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FS15
FP8 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP8
FS15 | FP8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS15
FP8 | FS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 versus the FS15.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and FS15.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FP8 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $180 |