Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic SZ3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP8 scores against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outside measurements 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the SZ3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and SZ3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.