Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 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 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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FX700
FH8 | FX700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH8
FX700 | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic FX700
FH8 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |