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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP70 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FH8 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP70 FH8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the FH8.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and FH8.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 123g (0.27 lb)
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 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 210 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $149