Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony H20
FP2 | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FP2
H20 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H20
FP2 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |