Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6000

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FH20 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH20 scores against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 against the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and A6000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH20 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.