Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W380

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 5 months prior to the W380 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FP8 grades versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 and the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and W380.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W380 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.