Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 grades versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outer dimensions 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 SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 compared to the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and SZ1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.