Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 3 years before the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP1 scores versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP1 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and HX20V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.