Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was introduced 6 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH8 grades against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH8 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.