Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH8 was manufactured 2 years after the FP3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH8 scores against the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FP3
FH8 | FP3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic FH8
FP3 | FH8 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP3
FH8 | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH8 vs the FP3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and FP3.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123 grams (0.27 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 260 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $149 | $182 |