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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FH2
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 11 months earlier than the FH2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm JV150 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm JV150

 FH2 Fujifilm JV150 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm JV150 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the FH2.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
55
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $149