Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FX700
FH2 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH2
FX700 | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX700
FH2 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |