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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 5 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T300 scores against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic FH8

 T300 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm T300

 FH8 T300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FH8

 T300 FH8 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications 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 FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 and the FH8.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and FH8.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $149