Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH20 scores versus the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and ZS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.