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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 10 months before the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm S1500 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FH20 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm S1500 FH20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements 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 S1500 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the FH20.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and FH20 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and FH20.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
very long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $179