Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.