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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was introduced 3 years after the G1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 matches up against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic G1

 FH8 G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FH8

 G1 FH8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic G1

 FH8 G1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 and the G1.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and G1 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and G1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH8 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer FH8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Panasonic G1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Panasonic G1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (123g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
Panasonic G1 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
18
can't record video
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123g (0.27 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $0