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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FP7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 12 months before the FP7 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH20 grades versus the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FP7

 FH20 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic FH20

 FP7 FH20 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FP7

 FH20 FP7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has got external measurements 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 FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the FP7.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FP7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FP7.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 shots)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery power (240 shots)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than others (147g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Other name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $179 $227