Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 2 years after the FP3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 scores against the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH8 vs the FP3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.