Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax XG-1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax XG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH20 matches up against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax XG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH20 compared to the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and XG-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.