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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 8 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FH20

 SX130 IS FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FH20 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH20

 SX130 IS FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the FH20.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and FH20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and FH20.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $179