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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 4 years later than the FH8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP90 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm XP90

 FH8 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm XP90 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the FH8.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and FH8.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average in class (123g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $149