Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 5 months before the HZ30W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP8 matches up versus the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 features outside dimensions 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 compared to the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.