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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(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
Panasonic FP7
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FP7

 FH8 FP7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH8

 FP7 FH8 
Display sizing3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (240 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (123 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
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