Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H90

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 versus the H90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and H90 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and H90.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H90 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.