Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic FH1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FH1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and FH1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 6 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the FH1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FH1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.