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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP30 FH2 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH2 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP30 FH2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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