Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH20 was announced 9 months later than the FS12 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH20 matches up against the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FS12
FH20 | FS12 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH20
FS12 | FH20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS12
FH20 | FS12 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior dimensions 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 FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH20 and the FS12.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FS12 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and FS12.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger FH20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
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 |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $228 |