Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX700
FH20 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH20
FX700 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX700
FH20 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |