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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured about the same time to the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JV200 matches up vs the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic FH2

 JV200 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm JV200

 FH2 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FH2

 JV200 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JV200 compared to the FH2.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and FH2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average (125 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 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 photos 270 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $49 $149