Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony H20
FZ150 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic FZ150
H20 | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony H20
FZ150 | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and H20 is 67 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |