Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX220

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP8 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP8 matches up against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 and the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.