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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was manufactured 13 months after the FH20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AX350 matches up versus the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FH20

 AX350 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FH20 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH20

 AX350 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AX350 compared to the FH20.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and FH20.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern AX350 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
28
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternative name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $179