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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 13 months later than the FP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH2 scores versus the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH2 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH2

 FP1 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FP1

 FH2 FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the FP1.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FP1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher FH2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (270 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 270 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $153