Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic SZ5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FP8 was introduced 4 years before the SZ5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 grades vs the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic SZ5
FP8 | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FP8
SZ5 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic SZ5
FP8 | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the SZ5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and SZ5.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $195 |