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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 6 months prior to the FH10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X10 FH10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH10 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH10

 Fujifilm X10 FH10 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the FH10.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and FH10 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and FH10.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH10
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack 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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $110