Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the FH8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm S8100fd | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
FH8 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm S8100fd | FH8 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements 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 the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the FH8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH8 is 75 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH8.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 123g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $149 |