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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was brought out 3 years prior to the GX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 scores vs the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic GX1

 FH20 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FH20

 GX1 FH20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GX1

 FH20 GX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers 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) and the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 versus the GX1.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and GX1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and GX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Panasonic GX1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
32
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-02-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 7.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 318 grams (0.70 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $228