Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX55

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled 18 months prior to the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH20 scores against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and TX55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX55 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.