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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FP2 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 8 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP2 matches up against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony H20

 FP2 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FP2

 H20 FP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H20

 FP2 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 and the H20.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and H20.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Sony H20
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (250g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $80 $249