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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FH7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 11 months later than the FH7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH7 
RevealedJuly 2012September 2011Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FH7 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the FH7.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH7.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
50
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $149