Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Launched August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 8 months after the FH5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm XP30 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XP30
FH5 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm XP30 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the FH5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH5.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 lbs) | 121 gr (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 | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $169 |