Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W610

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched around the same time to the W610 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH8 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and W610.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.