Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic S3

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 13 months after the S3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH8 grades against the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern FH8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.