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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Introduced May 2009
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ150 grades versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony H20

 FZ150 H20 
IntroducedApril 2012May 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FZ150

 H20 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H20

 FZ150 H20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 vs the H20.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and H20 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and H20.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ150 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FZ150 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (528g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
56
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Sony H20
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (528 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-11 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
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 528g (1.16 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $249