Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
- Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Updated by Fujifilm XP50
(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 XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 4 months earlier than the FH8 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP30 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP30
FH8 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP30 | FH8 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the FH8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH8.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | 9cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 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 | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 123 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 | 200 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $240 | $149 |