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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH8 and Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was announced 3 years after the A900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH8 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony A900

 FH8 A900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012October 2008Newer by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic FH8

 A900 FH8 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony A900

 FH8 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 versus the A900.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and A900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
focusing manually
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Sony A900
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Sony A900
69
lighter than competitors (123g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
environment proofing
excellent MP (25MP)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
Sony A900 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Sony A900
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony A900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 260 shots 880 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $149 $2,736