Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W230

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 2 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH8 matches up against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 and the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FH8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.