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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Launched May 2009
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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 21 months after the H20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX78 matches up vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Sony H20

 FX78 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FX78

 H20 FX78 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Sony H20

 FX78 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX78 versus the H20.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and H20.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FX78 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Sony H20
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Sony H20
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Other name Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-25 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $249