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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic LZ20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 6 months after the LZ20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic LZ20

 FH10 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic FH10

 LZ20 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic LZ20

 FH10 LZ20 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 versus the LZ20.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and LZ20 is 97 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (380 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic LZ20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 260 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $250