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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 24 months before the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP8 grades vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FP8 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FP8

 ZS8 FP8 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS8

 FP8 ZS8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 and the ZS8.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and ZS8.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $275