Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was announced 24 months earlier than the VS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH1 scores versus the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax VS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 against the VS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and VS20 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and VS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax VS20 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.