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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 3 years prior to the FH8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm A170 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm A170

 FH8 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm A170 FH8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and FH8.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (123g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $80 $149