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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm X10 FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2010Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH1 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm X10 FH1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
49
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (350g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery pack (270 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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