Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ28

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 7 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP8 grades versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 compared to the FZ28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and FZ28.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FP8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.