FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic FH8
T300 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm T300
FH8 | T300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FH8
T300 | FH8 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |