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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FH20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 2 years after the FH20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH20 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FH20 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm F800EXR FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the FH20.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
49
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $179