Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The FH7 was revealed 4 years before the GX8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH7 grades versus the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 vs the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and GX8 is 96 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and GX8.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.