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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was announced 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH20 matches up vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A6600

 FH20 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic FH20

 A6600 FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2010More modern by 117 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A6600

 FH20 A6600 

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical 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 A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 vs the A6600.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and A6600 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and A6600.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH20 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6600 will give extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Sony A6600 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
84
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
84
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Alpha a6600
Other name Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
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
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 503 gr (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $1,198