Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was released 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH8 grades versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH8 versus the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and ZS1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.