Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FH20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 4 years after the FH20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the FH20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FH20 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and FH20.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.