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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released May 2009
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 21 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony H20

 FP5 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 21 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FP5

 H20 FP5 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony H20

 FP5 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 vs the H20.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FP5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony H20
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (260 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
65
good battery power (260 per charge)
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch 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 speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 141 grams (0.31 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $249