Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm A100 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm A100
FH2 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm A100 | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and FH2.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-04 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $149 |