Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX150

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX150 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH20 scores versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and WX150.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.