Panasonic FH8 vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH8 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was brought out 10 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH8 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 versus the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and fp L.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail having its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.