Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8/Panasonic-FH8-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7/Panasonic-FP7-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FH8 was brought out 13 months after the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH8 grades vs the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FP7
FH8 | FP7 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH8
FP7 | FH8 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP7
FH8 | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 compared to the FP7.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and FP7.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH8 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $227 |