Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX100 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP8 scores versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 versus the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and RX100 III is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.