Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GF5

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic GF5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very close but the FP8 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was brought out 3 years before the GF5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP8 scores versus the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 compared to the GF5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and GF5.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FP8 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.