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Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100F
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and FH2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100T was revealed 3 years after the FH2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100T scores against the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X100T FH2 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm X100T

 FH2 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X100T FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and the FH2.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and FH2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100T and FH2.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100T with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100T will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100T should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography features
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
58
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
73
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
64
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X100T vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm X100TPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X100T Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-12 2011-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 270 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $899 $149