Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H20

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 3 years after the H20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH10 grades vs the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and H20.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer FH10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.