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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Panasonic FX48
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX48

 FH20 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH20

 FX48 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX48

 FH20 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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