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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm S8200 FH1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FH1 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm S8200 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the FH1.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FH1 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and FH1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (670g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $150