Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W530

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was released 12 months before the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH20 matches up versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 has outer 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH20 compared to the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and W530.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.