Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
(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
- Released May 2009

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FX48 was introduced 3 months before the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX48 grades vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony H20
FX48 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FX48
H20 | FX48 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H20
FX48 | H20 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 versus the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and H20.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $325 | $249 |