Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX30

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 18 months prior to the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH8 matches up versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH8 compared to the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be behind in sensor innovation.