Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FH2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
FH2 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm F900EXR | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the FH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FH2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | 270 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $149 |