Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ150

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 3 years prior to the FZ150 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH20 scores vs the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 compared to the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FZ150 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and FZ150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.