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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FH7 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 4 months after the FH7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up vs the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F770EXR FH7 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 FH7 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F770EXR FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the FH7.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH7 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FH7.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
43
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (234g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $480 $149