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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 months prior to the FH6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP30 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FH6 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP30 FH6 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys external measurements 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 FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the FH6.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-09
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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 280 photos
Battery format Battery Pack 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $129