Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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      49
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus XZ-1 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus XZ-1 was introduced in January 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus XZ-1 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus XZ-1
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20.

      PROS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps

      Advantage of Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus XZ-1 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.5 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Type D Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 55 MB vs 40 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Pentax K-70
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon P80
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sigma DP2x
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sony HX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      Panasonic FH20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 over Olympus XZ-1.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2752 vs 4320 x 3240
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 224 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 8x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 50 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 4.6 fps
      Lighter 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) vs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20.

      Panasonic FH22
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH27
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH10
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SD780 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sigma DP3 Merrill
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      APS-C

      46 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus XZ-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
        Internal Storage55 MB40 MB
      WEAKNESSES Olympus XZ-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
        Small Sensor1/1.63-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen614k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus XZ-1 has a 3.0" screen with 614k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Olympus XZ-1.

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Olympus XZ-1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 3664 x 2752 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus XZ-1 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 320 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus XZ-1, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. Olympus XZ-1 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 can shoot continuously up to 4.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.60 m ISO 800 on Olympus XZ-1 and 5.80 m Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. Olympus XZ-1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus XZ-1 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 28 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 1.1"). Olympus XZ-1 weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz).

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      111 mm

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      100 mm

      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and give them scores of 60 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus XZ-1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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