Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GF1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was revealed 2 years after the GF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH8 grades versus the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 vs the GF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and GF1 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and GF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH8 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH8 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.