Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR800 was launched 20 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FH8
EX-ZR800 | FH8 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-ZR800
FH8 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH8
EX-ZR800 | FH8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and FH8.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 123g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $429 | $149 |