Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TF1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 4 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH20 grades against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has physical dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH20 compared to the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and TF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.