Panasonic FH27 vs Sony TX20

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH27 matches up vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH27 vs the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and TX20.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.