Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
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The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH20 was released 11 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH20 grades vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W290
| FH20 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic FH20
| W290 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W290
| FH20 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the W290.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and W290.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FH20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $179 | $230 |