Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS20

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 3 months prior to the ZS20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH8 grades vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 vs the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and ZS20.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.