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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 3 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XP200 FH1 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm XP200

 FH1 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XP200 FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the FH1.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and FH1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
66
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
45
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $150