Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 13 months after the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH8 grades vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 compared to the FP7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and FP7.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH8 provides an edge in sensor technology.