Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX10

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 13 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH8 scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 features exterior 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH8 vs the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and WX10.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.