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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was revealed 13 months later than the FH1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AX350 grades versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FH1

 AX350 FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FH1 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH1

 AX350 FH1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 against the FH1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and FH1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer AX350 should have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
28
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 images -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $150