Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 IV

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was unveiled 5 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH2 scores against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 compared to the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.