Panasonic FP8 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was introduced 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP8 grades against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 against the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.