Panasonic FH20 vs Sony S980

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 11 months later than the S980 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the FH20 grades versus the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features 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 S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH20 versus the S980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and S980.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FH20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.