Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH8

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FH8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was released 3 years before the FH8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR features physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH8.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F200EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind in sensor technology.