Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung ST700

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 13 months later than the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH8 scores against the ST700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 compared to the ST700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and ST700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.