Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic G95

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G95, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was introduced 8 years before the G95 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH8 scores versus the G95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 vs the G95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and G95 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and G95.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G95 will give you extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.