Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Launched September 2020
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was brought out 11 years prior to the A7c which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH20 matches up versus the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A7c
FH20 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Panasonic FH20
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Launched | September 2020 | January 2010 | More modern by 130 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A7c
FH20 | A7c |
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 versus the A7c.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A7c is 93 and 78 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A7c.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lb) | 509g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 740 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $1,800 |