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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FH2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FH2 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm F900EXR FH2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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