Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was released 4 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FP8 against the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and HX1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FP8 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.