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Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(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
Sigma fp
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sigma fp

 FP8 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic FP8

 fp FP8 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2009Fresher by 121 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sigma fp

 FP8 fp 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Sigma fp Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count excellent (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sigma fp
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
37
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sigma fp
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