Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung ST6500

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 12 months before the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 matches up against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 vs the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and ST6500.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.