Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2012
- Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 13 months later than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm F770EXR | FH2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
FH2 | Fujifilm F770EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm F770EXR | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH2.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 270 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $480 | $149 |