Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 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
- Introduced May 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and H20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FS42 was introduced very close to the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS42 scores against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony H20
| FS42 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FS42
| H20 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony H20
| FS42 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS42 versus the H20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and H20.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FS42 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-04-17 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 | 132g (0.29 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $580 | $249 |