Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W230
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35 Features
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH20 was unveiled 11 months after the W230 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH20 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W230
| FH20 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic FH20
| W230 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W230
| FH20 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the W230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and W230.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $179 | $180 |