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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 4 months prior to the FX75 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX75

 FH20 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FH20

 FX75 FH20 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX75

 FH20 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 vs the FX75.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FX75.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX75
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $139