Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 6 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 grades vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 versus the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.