Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH20 was released 12 months after the FS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 matches up versus the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FS7
FH20 | FS7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH20
FS7 | FH20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS7
FH20 | FS7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH20 and the FS7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FS7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FS7.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH20 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FH20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | 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" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 139g (0.31 lbs) |
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 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $179 | $160 |