Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was launched 6 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH8 scores vs the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and GX-1S.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH8 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.