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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 12 months before the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH20 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W570

 FH20 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FH20

 W570 FH20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W570

 FH20 W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 against the W570.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $159