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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FH2
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 17 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm A170 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm A170

 FH2 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm A170 FH2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FH2.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and FH2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 port
Headphone port
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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $149