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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Z30 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH2 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Z30 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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