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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FS15

 FP8 FS15 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FP8

 FS15 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS15

 FP8 FS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (151g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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