Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-M1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 11
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 4.4 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 270 shots

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      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S9700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Casio EX-Z29
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.10 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Panasonic FH2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 over Fujifilm X-M1.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 4320 x 3240
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) vs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 70 MB

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      Panasonic FH6
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots270 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-M1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-M1 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432,3232 x 3232, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 can shoot continuously up to 4.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1 and 3.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. Fujifilm X-M1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.75"). Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz).

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

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      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and give them scores of 61 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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