Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VA, 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 VA (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH8 matches up vs the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.