Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH2

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.