Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic G10

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic G10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was introduced 7 months before the G10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH20 grades versus the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 against the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and G10 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and G10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.