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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was brought out 7 years before the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH20 matches up against the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A6500

 FH20 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic FH20

 A6500 FH20 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2010More modern by 82 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A6500

 FH20 A6500 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 compared to the A6500.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and A6500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6500 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
Sony A6500 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
39
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony A6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Alpha a6500
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 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) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 453 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $1,298