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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled 18 months prior to the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH20 grades against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony WX30

 FH20 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic FH20

 WX30 FH20 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX30

 FH20 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has 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) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 against the WX30.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and WX30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Sony WX30
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest 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
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $179 $259