Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Competitors
Travel zoom Travel zoom
January, 2010

As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 is also often compared to ultra compacts, pro digicams and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-FH25 and the Lumix DMC-FH22) and Canon (such as the ELPH 300 HS and the ELPH 100 HS)

Competitor classes

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH20 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (8x vs 16x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't have a touch screen and is older (january, 2010 vs january, 2011).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
1 year newer
$160 - $200

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Lighter: 135 g vs 178 g

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH25 and DMC-FH20

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Inexpensive: $159.50 vs $164.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH25 vs the DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
similar age
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH22 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH22 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH22 and DMC-FH20

  • Fairly small: Compact 100x56x27 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Inexpensive: $129.00 vs $164.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH22 vs the DMC-FH20

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
1 year newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 5 cm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S6200 and DMC-FH20

  • Fairly small: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Inexpensive: $176.69 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
1 year newer
$170 - $271

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly more zoom: 16x vs 8x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS8 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm

common strengths of the DMC-ZS8 and DMC-FH20

  • Inexpensive: $169.99 vs $164.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS8 vs the DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
1 year newer
$328

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly more zoom: 16x vs 8x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS10 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Larger: Compact 105x58x33 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Heavier: 219 g vs 178 g

common strengths of the DMC-ZS10 and DMC-FH20

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS10 vs the DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 229 g vs 178 g

common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-FH20

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-FH20

compared toUltra compact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH20 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 26 mm), is significantly larger (compact 100x56x28 mm vs ultra compact 92x52x19 mm), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and lacks a built in panoramas.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
1 year newer
$129

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 94x53x18 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1.1"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH2 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH2 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Inexpensive: $129.00 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the DMC-FH2 vs the DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 94x53x18 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1.1"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH5 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH5 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH5 vs the DMC-FH20

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
similar age
$225

Significant advantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 92x56x18 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Significantly thinner: 0.7" vs 1.1"

Significant disadvantages of the SD1400 IS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the SD1400 IS and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
2 years newer
$178 - $198

Significant advantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.3
  • Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the WX50 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the WX50 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Sony Cybershot W530
1 year newer
$171

Significant advantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Can create panoramas in-camera

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-W530 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 2 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the DSC-W530 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot W530 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65
5 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly smaller: Ultra compact 97x54x19 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FX65 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FX65 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FX65 vs the DMC-FH20

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH20 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is significantly less expensive ($164.99 vs $364.10) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/1.8), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm).

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
7 months newer
$364 - $389

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S95 and DMC-FH20

  • Very small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Very light: 193 g vs 178 g
  • Very thin: 1.2" vs 1.1"
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310
2 years newer
$300 - $315

Significant advantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the P310 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the P310 and DMC-FH20

  • Very small: Compact 103x58x32 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Very light: 194 g vs 178 g
  • Very thin: 1.3" vs 1.1"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P310 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-FH20

  • Very small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm
  • Very thin: 1.1" vs 1.1"
  • Very light: 198 g vs 178 g
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FH20 compared to compact competitors include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs digital), has slightly less shutter lag (290 ms vs 3370 ms) and much longer exposures (60 seconds vs 15 seconds).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 2.9"), is slightly larger (compact 100x56x28 mm vs super compact 96x56x19 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $148.00 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$105 - $189

Significant advantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p
  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the 100 HS (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 100 HS and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $105.00 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
similar age
$147

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH3 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH3 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-FH3 and DMC-FH20

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Inexpensive: $146.99 vs $164.99
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH3 vs the DMC-FH20

Kodak EasyShare Touch M577

Kodak EasyShare Touch M577
1 year newer
$101 - $233

Significant advantages of the M577 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Has a touch screen
  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Significantly thinner: 0.8" vs 1.1"

Significant disadvantages of the M577 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much more shutter lag: 3370 ms vs 290 ms

common strengths of the M577 and DMC-FH20

  • Inexpensive: $100.67 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Kodak EasyShare Touch M577 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$91 - $142

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Lighter: 135 g vs 178 g

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the A2200 and DMC-FH20

  • Inexpensive: $91.10 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A2200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

Olympus VG120

Olympus VG-120
1 year newer
$118

Significant advantages of the VG120 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly smaller: Super compact 96x56x19 mm vs Compact 100x56x28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the VG120 (vs the DMC-FH20)

  • Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Lens
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the VG120 and DMC-FH20

  • Inexpensive: $89.00 vs $164.99
arrow Compare the Olympus VG-120 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20