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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 20 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP30 FH20 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH20 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP30 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the FH20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $179