Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W570

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 17 months before the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP8 scores versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP8 vs the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and W570.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.