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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 2 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XF1 FH1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FH1 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm XF1 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the FH1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (255g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255g)
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $150