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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was launched 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores vs the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP200 FH2 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm XP200

 FH2 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP200 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the FH2.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and FH2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $149