Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX90

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The FH8 was revealed 5 months later than the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH8 matches up vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got 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) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 against the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FX90.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.