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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Earlier Model is 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 4 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 diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm X30 FH1 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm X30

 FH1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm X30 FH1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 features outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the FH1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FH1 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and FH1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
62
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $150