Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The FP8 was introduced 7 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP8 grades against the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and FX48.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FP8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.