Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 22 months before the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm Z30 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm Z30
FH2 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH2
Fujifilm Z30 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH2.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $149 |