Panasonic FH20 vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH20 was revealed 19 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH20 grades against the NEX-C3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.