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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 21 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH25 scores against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony H20

 FH25 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FH25

 H20 FH25 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony H20

 FH25 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 and the H20.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and H20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH25 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE 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 720p (24 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 format Motion JPEG -
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 159 gr (0.35 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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 pricing $180 $249