Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic XS1
FH20 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FH20
XS1 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic XS1
FH20 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $179 | $130 |