FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FH8
JV100 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm JV100
FH8 | JV100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH8
JV100 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |