Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax Q7

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was released 4 years earlier than the Q7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH20 scores against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 versus the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and Q7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH20 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.