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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was announced 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm X20 FH20 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH20 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm X20 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FH20.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and FH20.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
60
great battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (353 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
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 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $179