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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FH2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was manufactured 20 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F200EXR FH2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FH2 Fujifilm F200EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F200EXR FH2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the FH2.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FH2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-30 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $149