Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G5

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic G5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP8 grades vs the G5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 provides physical 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 G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the G5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and G5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G5 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.