Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Launched July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FZ35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH8 was introduced 19 months after the FZ35 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH8 grades against the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FZ35
FH8 | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FH8
FZ35 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FZ35
FH8 | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FZ35 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FZ35.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH8 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $149 | $999 |