Panasonic FX48 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured 4 years before the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX48 grades against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX48 versus the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.