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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X30 FH5 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm X30

 FH5 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X30 FH5 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the FH5.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FH5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and FH5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
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
Retail pricing $499 $169