Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Released August 2011
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH20 was unveiled 19 months prior to the FX90 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH20 scores vs the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FX90
FH20 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FH20
FX90 | FH20 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX90
FH20 | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 against the FX90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FX90.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 5.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $179 | $227 |