Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST30

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH20 was manufactured 12 months before the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH20 scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside measurements 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 Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and ST30.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.