Panasonic FP8 vs Sony a5100

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony a5100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was released 6 years before the a5100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP8 grades vs the a5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP8 against the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and a5100.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a5100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor technology.