Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H20

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 8 months after the H20 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH3 scores vs the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 versus the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher FH3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.