Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic GM5

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic GM5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was revealed 6 years prior to the GM5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP8 grades vs the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 vs the GM5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and GM5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and GM5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP8 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GM5 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.