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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 6 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A900 matches up versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FH20

 A900 FH20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon A900

 FH20 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FH20

 A900 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 compared to the FH20.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FH20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FH20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A900
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
40
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $179