Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP8 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.