Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX20

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH7 against the TX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.