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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 3 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH8 grades against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FS15

 FH8 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FH8

 FS15 FH8 

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FS15

 FH8 FS15 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 features exterior 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 FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 and the FS15.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FH8 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (123 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $180