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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Revealed May 2009
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic FP1 and Sony H20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 8 months later than the H20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony H20

 FP1 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FP1

 H20 FP1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony H20

 FP1 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 versus the H20.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and H20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP1 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FP1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Sony H20
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Sony H20
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (151g)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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-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 1 1
Pricing at launch $153 $249