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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was manufactured 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH2 scores versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung GX-20

 FH2 GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2008Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic FH2

 GX-20 FH2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung GX-20

 FH2 GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH2 versus the GX-20.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and GX-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung GX-20 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FH2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
72
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
weather proof
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung GX-20
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4688 x 3120
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $850