Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS20

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 15 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH2 matches up against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 vs the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.