Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 3 years before the TX20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH1 grades against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH1 versus the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.