Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm T500 | FH2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm T500
FH2 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm T500 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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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 |