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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 2 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XF1 FH20 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FH20 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm XF1 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the FH20.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH20.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH20 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-01-06
Body design 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 area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $179