Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH2

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FH2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FH2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH2 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.