Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-410
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FH20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-420 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the FH20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-420 scores vs the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic FH20
E-420 | FH20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus E-420
FH20 | E-420 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | June 2008 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FH20
E-420 | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 compared to the FH20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and FH20 is 77 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and FH20.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH20 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-06-23 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $999 | $179 |