Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W290

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 23 months later than the W290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH2 matches up vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and W290.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FH2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.