Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
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The FH8 was brought out 18 months later than the G10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH8 scores vs the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic G10
FH8 | G10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FH8
G10 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic G10
FH8 | G10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH8 vs the G10.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and G10 is 96 and 72 respectively.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and G10.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH8 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH8 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger FH8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest 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 | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.27 pounds) | 388 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $149 | $550 |