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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched at a similar time to the FH8 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JZ200 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 FH8 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm JZ200 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
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 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $149