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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony H20

 FX48 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FX48

 H20 FX48 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H20

 FX48 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Sony H20
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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