Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2012
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FH8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced very close to the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm F770EXR | FH8 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
FH8 | Fujifilm F770EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm F770EXR | FH8 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH8.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 123g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $480 | $149 |