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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released very close to the FH8 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JX550 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FH8 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JX550 FH8 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides outside measurements 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") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the FH8.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
34
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 123g (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 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $149