Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H20

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 21 months after the H20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH5 matches up against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 vs the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and H20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.