Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS50

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 versus the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and ZS50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.