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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FP8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 years after the FP8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XP30 FP8 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FP8 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm XP30 FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the FP8.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FP8.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FP8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $240 $300