Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8
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36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH20 was released 6 months later than the FP8 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 scores vs the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FP8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FH20
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FP8
FH20 | FP8 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer 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 FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 compared to the FP8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FP8.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $300 |