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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Panasonic FH8
(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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FH8, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and FH8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was launched 12 years earlier than the FH8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores against the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm S1 Pro FH8 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 FH8 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2000Newer by 139 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kClearer display (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm S1 Pro FH8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro features physical dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and FH8 is 56 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and FH8.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
46
lighter than competition (820 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (123g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2000-08-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 320 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Resolution of display 200 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 gr (1.81 pounds) 123 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $2,000 $149