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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched May 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH6 grades against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony H20

 FH6 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FH6

 H20 FH6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony H20

 FH6 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 versus the H20.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony H20
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Sony H20
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony H20
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $129 $249