Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was unveiled 6 months after the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH8 scores versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and ZS8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.