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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony TX20

 FH10 TX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic FH10

 TX20 FH10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX20

 FH10 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Sony TX20 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $330