Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Updated by Sigma fp L
Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 and Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP8 was introduced 11 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 grades vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sigma fp
FP8 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FP8
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Revealed | July 2019 | July 2009 | Fresher by 121 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sigma fp
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP8 and Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP8 and the fp.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and fp.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sigma fp |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 422g (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $2,050 |