Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 24 months prior to the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH8 matches up vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 against the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and SZ8 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older FH8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.