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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years before the FH8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z30 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH8 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z30 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
55
lighter than average (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $149