Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was launched 3 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 grades against the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and GX8 is 97 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and GX8.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.