Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony HX300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP8 scores against the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 offers outside dimensions 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 compared to the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and HX300.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.