Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH20

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.