Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX400V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 3 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 matches up versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with exterior 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and HX400V.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.