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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the FH1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm A100 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm A100

 FH1 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm A100 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the FH1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and FH1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2010-01-06
Body design 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $150