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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 20 months after the FH1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XP30 FH1 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH1 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XP30 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the FH1.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash options 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 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $150