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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony H20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and H20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was brought out 3 months before the H20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony H20

 FS7 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FS7

 H20 FS7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony H20

 FS7 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 provides external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS7 versus the H20.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and H20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FS7 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Sony H20
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Sony H20
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Sony H20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (250g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-05-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes 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 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $249