Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 24 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP8 scores against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 compared to the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.