Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released within a month of the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH8 matches up vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 versus the DV300F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and DV300F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.