Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was launched 19 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH8 grades versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH8 vs the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and TL500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FH8 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.