Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was released 4 years before the GX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH20 matches up against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 vs the GX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and GX7 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and GX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.