Panasonic FP2 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Panasonic FP8 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine V processor.
Below you can see the FP2 and FP8 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP8 Cameras
Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FP8 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic FP8 has 16% larger pixel area (2.31µm 2 vs 1.98µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic FP2, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FP2
or the
Panasonic FP8 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
