Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H20

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 8 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP2 matches up against the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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).

See the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 and the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and H20.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.