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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 13 months later than the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FH20

 FH2 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FH2

 FH20 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH20

 FH2 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 versus the FH20.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and FH20.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
72
great battery (270 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FH20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 270 photographs -
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $179