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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 13 months after the FH2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX550 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm JX550

          

          

            
 FH2 Fujifilm JX550 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX550 FH2 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the FH2.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and FH2.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
29
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
55
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competition (121g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
31
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
68
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 includes focus by touch
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 good battery life (270 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
28
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (121g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing 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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $149