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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was revealed very close to the A450 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH20 grades versus the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A450

 FH20 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FH20

 A450 FH20 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A450

 FH20 A450 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH20 vs the A450.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A450.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FH20 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Sony A450
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Sony A450 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Sony A450 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $1,241