FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH8

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and FH8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 19 months before the FH8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F80EXR scores vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR against the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and FH8.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH8 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.