Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH7 was introduced 4 months before the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH7 matches up against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FH8
FH7 | FH8 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH7
FH8 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FH8
FH7 | FH8 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH7 versus the FH8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and FH8.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | 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 | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 123 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 images | 260 images |
Battery type | 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 price | $149 | $149 |