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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 16 months later than the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm X20 FH8 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2012Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH8 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm X20 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FH8.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH8 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FH8.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (353g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (353g)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 123g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $149