Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic LZ30

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 scores vs the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 against the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and LZ30 is 93 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and LZ30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.