Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 3 years before the FZ200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH20 grades vs the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 versus the FZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FZ200 is 93 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and FZ200.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.