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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FS7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FS7

 FH20 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FH20

 FS7 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS7

 FH20 FS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FS7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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