Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 6 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FP8 scores versus the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 and the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.