Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W810

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 24 months prior to the W810 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH8 matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH8 vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and W810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.