Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP8 grades versus the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.