Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic S3

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 17 months before the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 matches up versus the S3 in the way of 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-S3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 against the S3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and S3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.