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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was launched 12 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH20 scores versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FZ28

 FH20 FZ28 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH20

 FZ28 FH20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ28

 FH20 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the FZ28.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FZ28 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FZ28.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ28
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $179 $599