Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was brought out 3 years before the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH8 grades vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 versus the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and RX100 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH8 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.