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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 7 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XP120 FP8 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2009More modern by 91 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm XP120

 FP8 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XP120 FP8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 has physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the FP8.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and FP8.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography details
Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FP8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203g (0.45 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $300