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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 4 years prior to the FZ200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP8 matches up against the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FP8 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FP8

 FZ200 FP8 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ200

 FP8 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with 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) while the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 against the FZ200.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and FZ200.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (151g)
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-27 2012-07-18
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $499