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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced about the same time to the FP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH1 scores against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH1 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH1

 FP2 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP2

 FH1 FP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH1 versus the FP2.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and FP2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $80