Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 4 years earlier than the W710 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH20 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH20 versus the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and W710.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W710 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.