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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 19 months after the FH2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X10 FH2 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH2 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X10 FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the FH2.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FH2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and FH2.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH2 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (350 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (350g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
32
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than others (350 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $149