Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH8 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH8 was manufactured 8 months before the A57 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH8 matches up against the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony A57
| FH8 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Panasonic FH8
| A57 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony A57
| FH8 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH8 vs the A57.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and A57.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FH8 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The older FH8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 123g (0.27 lb) | 618g (1.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 550 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $149 | $1,000 |