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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FH20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was announced 8 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX100 II matches up against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic FH20

 LX100 II FH20 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2010Fresher by 105 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 FH20 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FH20

 LX100 II FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the LX100 II against the FH20.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and FH20 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and FH20.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger LX100 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (340 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
78
great battery life (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (17MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
37
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic FH20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-08-22 2010-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $179