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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 12 months before the FH6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S2950 grades against the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FH6

 S2950 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FH6 S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FH6

 S2950 FH6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 against the FH6.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and FH6 is 76 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and FH6.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than others (119g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FH6
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 437g (0.96 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 300 photos 280 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
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 Single Single
Price at launch $330 $129