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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
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
  • Released January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm T550 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH8 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm T550 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
76
lighter than competitors (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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