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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP200 FH8 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP200

 FH8 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP200 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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