Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FH8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 13 months later than the FH8 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH8 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
FH8 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH8.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $149 |