Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 3 months prior to the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS15 vs the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS15 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.