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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH20 matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony WX300

 FH20 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FH20

 WX300 FH20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX300

 FH20 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH20 versus the WX300.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and WX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Sony WX300
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $330