FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH2

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close but the F80EXR (1/2") and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was announced 6 months earlier than the FH2 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F80EXR scores versus the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR compared to the FH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.