Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic GX8

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GX8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH8 matches up versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 and the GX8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and GX8 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and GX8.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX8 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.