Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20
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38 Features
59 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm X20 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm X20
FH20 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm X20 | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and FH20 is 83 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |