Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was released 3 months earlier than the H20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 scores vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 vs the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and H20.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS25 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.