Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 18 months prior to the ZS10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 matches up vs the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.