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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 20 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm X20 FH7 
LaunchedApril 2013September 2011Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH7 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm X20 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FH7.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH7 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
60
good battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $149