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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
Panasonic FH8
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was released 23 months earlier than the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the JV100 grades versus the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FH8

 JV100 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FH8 JV100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH8

 JV100 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the JV100 compared to the FH8.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and FH8.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
56
lighter than competitors (126g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $149