Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH20 scores vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 against the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.