Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX100

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was brought out 20 months earlier than the QX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH8 scores against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 vs the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and QX100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.