Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP8 matches up vs the HX50V with regard 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-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 versus the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and HX50V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.