Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced July 2012
- Renewed by Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH1
Fujifilm X10 | FH1 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm X10
FH1 | Fujifilm X10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH1
Fujifilm X10 | FH1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and FH1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and FH1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-11 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lb) | 163 gr (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $150 |