Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP2

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured very close to the FP2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH20 matches up versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic FP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 compared to the FP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and FP2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.