Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS25

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FP8 scores versus the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP8 against the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZS25.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.