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Leica C vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Leica C
(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
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic FH20

 C FH20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Leica C

 FH20 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic FH20

 C FH20 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Leica C vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic FH20
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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