Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP8 was revealed 10 months earlier than the FX75 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FX75
FP8 | FX75 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FP8
FX75 | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FX75
FP8 | FX75 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP8 against the FX75.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and FX75.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.33 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $139 |