Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 11 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 against the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and TX20.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.