Panasonic FH8 vs Sony T99

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 19 months later than the T99 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH8 grades versus the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 vs the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and T99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.