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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm T500 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH2 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm T500 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the FH2.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $149