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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X20 FH5 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH5 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X20 FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
31
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (353g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $169