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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
57

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was announced 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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