Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic L10

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic L10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was revealed 20 months later than the L10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP8 matches up versus the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 against the L10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and L10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP8 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FP8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.