Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX350

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony HX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 8 years before the HX350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH20 grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 versus the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and HX350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and HX350.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.