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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL300 was launched within a month of the FH8 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm SL300 FH8 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FH8 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm SL300 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the FH8.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and FH8 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and FH8.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (510 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $149