Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 18 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP7 scores vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and HX20V.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.