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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FP8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and FP8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 7 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores against the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm X-A3 FP8 
AnnouncedAugust 2016July 2009More recent by 87 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 FP8 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FP8

 Fujifilm X-A3 FP8 

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the FP8.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and FP8 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and FP8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
88
great battery life (410 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (151g)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Panasonic FP8
 Fujifilm X-A3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-08-25 2009-07-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $300