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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP30 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH8 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP30 FH8 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
65
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competitors (123 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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