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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 2 years after the FH1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FH1 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the FH1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
37
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $150