Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 vs the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.