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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was launched 12 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH20 grades vs the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH20 FX580 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH20

 FX580 FH20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX580

 FH20 FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 and the FX580.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FX580.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer FH20 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $499