Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic LX5

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was introduced very close to the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH8 matches up versus the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 offers exterior 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 LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 and the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and LX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH8 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH8 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.