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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FH20 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FH20

 FZ100 FH20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ100

 FH20 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FZ100 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
64
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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