Leica C vs Panasonic FH20
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59 Overall
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36 Features
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Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Also Known as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica C vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The C was announced 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the C grades vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic FH20
C | FH20 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Leica C
FH20 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic FH20
C | FH20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C compared to the FH20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and FH20.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer C is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also referred to as | Typ112 | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 195g (0.43 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,299 | $179 |