Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
25
96 Imaging
35 Features
10 Overall
25
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
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Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Panasonic FP8
| Fujifilm J30 | FP8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm J30
| FP8 | Fujifilm J30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FP8
| Fujifilm J30 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the FP8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and FP8.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.
Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $300 |