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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FP8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 6 months after the FP8 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH1 matches up against the FP8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FP8

 FH1 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FH1

 FP8 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP8

 FH1 FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH1 versus Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH1 versus the FP8.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FP8.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH1
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Other name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $300