Panasonic FP8 vs Sony S930

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony S930, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 7 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 grades vs the S930 with respect 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-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 and Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 versus the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and S930.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP8 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP8 provides an edge in sensor technology.