Panasonic FP7 vs Sony H20

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 21 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP7 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP7 versus the H20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and H20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP7 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher FP7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.