Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GF7

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GF7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was announced 4 years prior to the GF7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH8 scores vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 provides outside 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 GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the GF7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and GF7 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GF7.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH8 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.