Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony QX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was released 6 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 scores against the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 versus the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and QX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.