Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP70 | FH8 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP70
FH8 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm XP70 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |