Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm JZ200 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm JZ200
FH20 | Fujifilm JZ200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm JZ200 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |