Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W570

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 12 months before the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH20 scores vs the W570 in terms of 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-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 against the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH20 will be behind in sensor innovation.