Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FH8

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 24 months prior to the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH1 grades against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 vs the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and FH8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.