Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH20 was released 6 months earlier than the FZ100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FH20 scores versus the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FZ100
FH20 | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FH20
FZ100 | FH20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ100
FH20 | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 and the FZ100.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FZ100.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $179 | $500 |