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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 13 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 matches up versus the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH10 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH10

 FH8 FH10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH8

 FH10 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the FH8.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FH8 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FH8.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 260 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $149