Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
- Launched March 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
- Launched January 2012
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 15 months later than the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP200 | FH8 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP200
FH8 | Fujifilm XP200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP200 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the FH8.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and FH8.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
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 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lb) | 123g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") | 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 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $149 |