Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FS15

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.