Panasonic FH3 vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FH3 was released 6 years prior to the GX8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH3 scores vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH3 versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 versus the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and GX8 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and GX8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.