Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G2

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic G2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FP8 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the G2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP8 scores versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside measurements 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 G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic G2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 compared to the G2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and G2.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FP8 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor innovation.