Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX99

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was revealed 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH2 matches up vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 vs the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and HX99.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.