Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was brought out 9 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP8 grades against the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FP8 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and RX100 VI is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and RX100 VI.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.