Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH8 grades vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH8 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH8 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.