Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W550

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 18 months before the W550 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH20 matches up versus the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH20 and the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and W550.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.