Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was announced 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH8 scores vs the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH8 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH8 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH8 will offer you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH8 should have an advantage in sensor tech.