Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 12 months prior to the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH20 scores vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 compared to the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TX100V.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX100V to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.