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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony RX100

 FH8 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FH8

 RX100 FH8 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100

 FH8 RX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
Sony RX100 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
79
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Sony RX100
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
38
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-08-28
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $448