Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FH8

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.

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.

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.

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.