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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FH8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured at a similar time to the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP150 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP150

 FH8 Fujifilm XP150 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP150 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the FH8.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and FH8.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
67
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $260 $149