Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 21 months prior to the HX100V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH20 matches up vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 vs the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX100V to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.