Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W830

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.