Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH8 matches up versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 offers external 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 against the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.