Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 vs the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.