Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W290

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 11 months after the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH20 grades vs the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides external dimensions 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 vs the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and W290.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FH20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.