Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was revealed 20 months prior to the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys 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) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 vs the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and RX100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.