Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FZ70

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FZ70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 18 months prior to the FZ70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH8 matches up vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FZ70 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and FZ70.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind in sensor technology.