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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm JZ200 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 FH20 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm JZ200 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the FH20.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and FH20.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $179