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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A7 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP8 matches up against the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony A7 III

 FP8 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic FP8

 A7 III FP8 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 104 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A7 III

 FP8 A7 III 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with 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 Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the A7 III.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and A7 III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and A7 III.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
Sony A7 III Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Sony A7 III Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (610 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
Sony A7 III Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery pack (610 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 III Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (610 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151g)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-27 2018-02-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $300 $1,998