Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX5
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX5 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe FH20 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH20 grades vs the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony HX5
| FH20 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Panasonic FH20
| HX5 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX5
| FH20 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 against the HX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and HX5.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $179 | $275 |