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Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FH20 was released 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH20 matches up versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sigma SD9

 FH20 SD9 
LaunchedJanuary 2010November 2002Fresher by 87 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Panasonic FH20

 SD9 FH20 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sigma SD9

 FH20 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 versus Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 and the SD9.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH20 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
29
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
9
no video
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sigma SD9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sigma SD9
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 6400 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $3,001