Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 8 months later than the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm XP30 | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm XP30
FH2 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm XP30 | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the FH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH2.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 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 | 200 shots | 270 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $240 | $149 |