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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 6 months before the FX700 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH20 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX700

 FH20 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH20

 FX700 FH20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX700

 FH20 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 comes with exterior measurements 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 FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 compared to the FX700.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FX700.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $399