Panasonic FH8 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 4 years before the HX90V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH8 scores against the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 against the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and HX90V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.