FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20
95 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FH20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm XP10
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Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH20
XP10 | FH20 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |