Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX580

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH8 scores vs the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical 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 FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 versus the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and FX580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FH8 provides an edge in sensor technology.