Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Sony H20
FX78 | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX78 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |