Panasonic FH20 vs Sony RX1R

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was announced 4 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly serious 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 RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH20 scores versus the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 comes with physical 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH20 and the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.