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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 11 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X-H2 FH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2011Fresher by 143 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 FH2 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X-H2 FH2 

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the FH2.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and FH2 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in greater detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than others in class (660g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (680 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
74
better than average battery pack (680 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
great megapixels (40MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (680 CIPA)
2 card slots
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2022-09-08 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 82 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 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 680 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,999 $149