Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP8 scores vs the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 and Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 against the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.