Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was manufactured 5 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH8 grades against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RX10 III is 96 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.