Panasonic FP8 vs Sony S2100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was brought out 5 months before the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 matches up against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 features 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 compared to the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and S2100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.