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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony RX1

 FP8 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic FP8

 RX1 FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX1

 FP8 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
Sony RX1 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony RX1
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Sony RX1
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average (151 grams)
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-27 2013-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $2,798