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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was released 5 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP8 scores versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony QX100

 FP8 QX100 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FP8

 QX100 FP8 
LaunchedSeptember 2013July 2009More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony QX100

 FP8 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 and the QX100.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Sony QX100 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
has touch focus
no articulating screen
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Sony QX100 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX100 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging details
Sony QX100 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
38
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Released 2009-07-27 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $268