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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP50 FH20 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH20 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP50 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the FH20.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH20.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $179