Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS7

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was brought out 7 months later than the FS7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP8 scores versus the FS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 versus the FS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and FS7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP8 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP8 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.