Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH20 was announced 15 months after the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH20 matches up against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A900
FH20 | A900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | October 2008 | Newer by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Panasonic FH20
A900 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A900
FH20 | A900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 and the A900.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A900.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A900 will render more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Launch price | $179 | $2,736 |