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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP70
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was manufactured 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP60 FH2 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm XP60

 FH2 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP60 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP60 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the FH2.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and FH2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP60 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP60
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
67
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP60
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $149