Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP8 scores against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 versus the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.