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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic FH8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was released 18 months after the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP60 FH8 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP60

 FH8 Fujifilm XP60 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP60 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 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).

Check the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and FH8.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP60 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (123 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $149