Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years after the FH5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FH5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.