Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FZ47

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ47, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 24 months earlier than the FZ47 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP8 scores against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 versus the FZ47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and FZ47.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.