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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was announced at a similar time to the FP7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH2 matches up vs the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 FP7 FH2 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 FH2 FP7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 and the FP7.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and FP7.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (270 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (240 per charge)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
72
 great battery power (270 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
 great battery power (240 per charge)
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 great battery power (270 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
41
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery power (240 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
29
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 270 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Price at launch $149 $227