Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 12 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 compared to the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and FH8.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.