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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 6 months after the FX700 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH2 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH2

 FX700 FH2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX700

 FH2 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 versus the FX700.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and FX700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
72
great battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $399