Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF2

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GF2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively close but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was unveiled 19 months prior to the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP8 grades against the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 compared to the GF2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and GF2.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FP8 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FP8 will be behind in sensor innovation.