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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH20 matches up versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX78

 FH20 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FH20

 FX78 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX78

 FH20 FX78 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 versus the FX78.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FX78.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $210