Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A6400

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A6400, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was revealed 10 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP8 grades vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Alpha a6400. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 and the A6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and A6400 is 95 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and A6400.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.