Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GF8

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GF8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was introduced 5 years earlier than the GF8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH7 grades against the GF8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 compared to the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and GF8 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and GF8.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH7 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged FH7 will be behind in sensor tech.