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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 18 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH8 scores vs the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH8 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH8

 FX700 FH8 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FX700

 FH8 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic FX700 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 have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH8 against the FX700.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and FX700.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH8 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
Panasonic FX700 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $399