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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was manufactured 24 months before the W830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH8 matches up versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony W830

 FH8 W830 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic FH8

 W830 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W830

 FH8 W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the W830.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and W830.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Sony W830
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (123g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $128