Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A900

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was announced 15 months after the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH20 matches up against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys 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 A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 and the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and A900.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A900 will render more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.