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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 13 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm T500 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH8 Fujifilm T500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm T500 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the FH8.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
42
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $149