Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX50V

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was unveiled 15 months prior to the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH8 grades vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH8 against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.