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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH8
(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
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched around the same time to the FH8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JX500 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FH8 Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JX500 FH8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the FH8.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH8.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $149