Panasonic FH20 vs Sony WX70

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH20 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 and the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and WX70.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.