Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W570

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 13 months after the W570 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH8 matches up vs the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH8 vs the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and W570.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.