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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH8 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony TF1

 FH8 TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH8

 TF1 FH8 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony TF1

 FH8 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 against the TF1.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and TF1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (123g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $266