Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was brought out 5 years earlier than the LF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP8 scores against the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 compared to the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and LF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FP8 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.