Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 6 months later than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH8 grades vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 against the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS7.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.