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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 6 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap 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 FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH20 scores versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FH20 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FH20

 FZ300 FH20 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2010Newer by 67 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ300

 FH20 FZ300 

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 offers external measurements 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 FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 and the FZ300.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and FZ300.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
great battery life (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than others (691 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (691g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic FZ300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $598