Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH20 scores vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 compared to the QX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH20 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.