Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A9

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was released 8 years before the A9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH20 matches up vs the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 vs the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A9 is 93 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A9.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH20 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.