Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX9

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 13 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH8 matches up against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 compared to the WX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and WX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FH8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.