Panasonic FH8 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH8 was launched 8 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH8 matches up versus the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH8 vs the RX100 VII.

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

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH8 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VII will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.