Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH20 grades versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 versus the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind in sensor tech.