Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX20

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 13 months earlier than the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH5 grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer measurements 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 and the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.