Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W650

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out within a month of the W650 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH8 scores versus the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 offers exterior dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 against the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and W650.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account.