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Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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
  • Announced May 2009
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and H20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was launched 3 months before the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G1 grades versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Sony H20

 G1 H20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic G1

 H20 G1 

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Sony H20

 G1 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 vs the H20.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and H20 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and H20.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
62
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging information
Sony H20 Vlogging information
18
no video shooting
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (250g)
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Panasonic G1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-19 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 360g (0.79 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $249