Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was revealed 12 months later than the FX48 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 scores vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX48
FH20 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH20
FX48 | FH20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX48
FH20 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 compared to the FX48.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and FX48.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer FH20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
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) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $179 | $325 |