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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH2 scores vs the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony QX30

 FH2 QX30 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic FH2

 QX30 FH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony QX30

 FH2 QX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH2 compared to the QX30.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and QX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Sony QX30
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Sony QX30 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Sony QX30 Travel photography factors
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
provides touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX30 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $348