Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Released January 2012
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm T550 was introduced 13 months after the FH8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm T550 | FH8 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm T550
FH8 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm T550 | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FH8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FH8.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm T550 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 123 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 260 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $160 | $149 |