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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 12 months before the SZ8 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH10 scores against the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic SZ8

 FH10 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FH10

 SZ8 FH10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic SZ8

 FH10 SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 vs the SZ8.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and SZ8 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (159 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $275