Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was introduced 7 months earlier than the RX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH8 matches up against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 compared to the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and RX100.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.