Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 9 months prior to the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH2 grades vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX100V to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.