Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W320

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 13 months later than the W320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH2 scores vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and W320.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher FH2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.