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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 3 years after the FP2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH10 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH10

 FP2 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2

 FH10 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 compared to the FP2.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FP2 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and FP2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $80