Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 12 months earlier than the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH8 matches up versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 compared to the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and XS1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.