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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JV100 grades vs the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FH2

 JV100 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FH2 JV100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH2

 JV100 FH2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JV100 compared to the FH2.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and FH2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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