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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and FH2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was brought out 17 months earlier than the FH2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F70EXR matches up vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FH2

 F70EXR FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FH2 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH2

 F70EXR FH2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR and the FH2.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH2 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
31
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery life (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $149