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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was launched 12 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH20 grades vs the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FS15

 FH20 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FH20

 FS15 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS15

 FH20 FS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 against the FS15.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FS15 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FS15.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FH20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-16
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $180