Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 20 months before the FH7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH20 scores versus the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 vs the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FH7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.