Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W560

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 17 months before the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 grades against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 features 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) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 against the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and W560.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.