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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was launched 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm T500 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm T500

 FH20 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm T500 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the FH20.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and FH20.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $179