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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic GF8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH1 was launched 7 years prior to the GF8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH1 matches up vs the GF8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic GF8

 FH1 GF8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FH1

 GF8 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF8

 FH1 GF8 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH1 and the GF8.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and GF8 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and GF8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
Panasonic GF8 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2016-02-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 266 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $549