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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was launched within a month of the FH20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XP10 scores versus the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FH20

 XP10 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FH20 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH20

 XP10 FH20 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 features external measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 vs the FH20.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and FH20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
30
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $175 $179