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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX30 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was unveiled 3 years before the QX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH8 matches up vs the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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