Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX10

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 4 years prior to the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH20 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 compared to the QX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and QX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.