Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic FH8

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic FH8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and FH8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was unveiled 11 years later than the FH8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z8 grades vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z8 provides outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z8 versus the FH8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and FH8 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z8 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z8 will produce greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.