Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH20 grades vs the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 compared to the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and FZ70 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.