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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH7 FH8 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH7

 FH8 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FH8

 FH7 FH8 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average (126g)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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