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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 11 months prior to the FH20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm A100 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm A100

 FH20 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm A100 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the FH20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and FH20.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $179