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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 21 months after the FS12 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH2 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2009More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH2

 FS12 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FS12

 FH2 FS12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the FS12.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and FS12.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (270 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
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
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $228