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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FH2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 4 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP80 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm XP80

 FH2 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm XP80 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the FH2.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and FH2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (270 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $149