Panasonic FH8 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was revealed 7 months prior to the NEX-F3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH8 matches up versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 against the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The FH8 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.