Panasonic FH8 vs Sony ZV-1

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was brought out 9 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH8 scores against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 vs the ZV-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.