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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced at a similar time to the FH7 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 FH7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 FH7 Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP30 FH7 
RevealedAugust 2011September 2011Same age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the FH7.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FH7.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than others (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
65
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than others (126g)
 features touch to focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (126g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $149