Panasonic FP8 vs Sony S980

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony S980, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 6 months later than the S980 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FP8 matches up against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and S980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.