Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic FX90, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 3 years before the FX90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 vs the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and FX90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.