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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was manufactured 12 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JX350 scores versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FH8

 JX350 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FH8 JX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH8

 JX350 FH8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JX350 versus the FH8.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and FH8.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (123g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $149