Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Announced May 2009
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS15 was announced 3 months prior to the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H20
FS15 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FS15
H20 | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H20
FS15 | H20 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS15 vs the H20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and H20.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS15 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $249 |