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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed very close to the FH6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP50 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FH6 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP50 FH6 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the FH6.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and FH6.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 280 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $129