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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 4 years after the FH20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP70 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FH20 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XP70 FH20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the FH20.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and FH20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 210 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $199 $179