Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66
93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe FH20 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH20 scores against the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony TX66
FH20 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FH20
TX66 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony TX66
FH20 | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 features outer measurements 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 TX66 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).
Check the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FH20 versus the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and TX66.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX66 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $179 | $350 |