Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony RX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP8 against the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and RX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will render greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.