Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the FP8 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was introduced 3 months after the ZS1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 versus the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP8 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.