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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 3 years after the FH2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X30 FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm X30

 FH2 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm X30 FH2 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FH2.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FH2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FH2.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (270 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
62
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors (121g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery power (270 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (423g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $149