Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced July 2009
(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
- Revealed May 2009
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The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony H20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP8 was brought out 3 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP8 matches up vs the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony H20
| FP8 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FP8
| H20 | FP8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony H20
| FP8 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FP8 vs the H20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and H20.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $300 | $249 |