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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled very close to the FP1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 matches up versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH20 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH20

 FP1 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FP1

 FH20 FP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the FP1.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FP1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FP1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $153