Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH8

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

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.

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

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.